Influenza Virus-Group A Subtyping for H & N
1) Nasal or pharyngeal swabs 2) Tracheal or oropharyngeal swabs 3) Virus isolate (at least 0.5 ml) 4) Lung (2-3 cm3 or biopsy) 5) Oral Fluids/saliva (at least 2 ml)
Subtyping tests are run on samples previously testing positive for influenza virus.
2) Must come with a copy of an USDA shipping permit.
3) Shipping instruction: send next day delivery.
4) Do not pool group/pen samples.
Following the guidelines listed under the Submitted Specimen Requirements will provide an adequate sample volume to conduct this test. If multiple tests are to be requested on a specimen, there may not be adequate sample volume to perform each test. Please submit an adequate sample volume to meet the requirements of each test.